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The Welsh Government looks to create powers for local authorities to levy a tourism tax. Nigel Hollett blogs, looking at the implications for rural providers of holiday accommodation in Wales
Published on 24 May 2022
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- Wales
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- The Welsh Government is committed to introducing a Tourism Tax. What will its impact really be? Could it work to support our rural tourism businesses? Nigel Hollett met tourism industry leaders and Members of the Senedd, and blogs.
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- Tourism Tax: what will it do? How will it affect rural tourism businesses?
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With concerns over the Visitor Levy, the 182-day rule, and increasing regulation, many tourism businesses in Wales are feeling the strain. Some may close or lower their flags to half-mast on St David’s Day to highlight the growing challenges they face.
Published on 26 Feb 2025
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- Wales
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- With concerns over the Visitor Levy, the 182-day rule, and increasing regulation, many tourism businesses in Wales are feeling the strain. Some may close or lower their flags to half-mast on St David’s Day to highlight the growing challenges they face.
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- Tourism Levy, Feedback and Strikes
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The Welsh Government has announced that they are proposing a Bill in the Senedd that will see a Tourism Levy applied across Wales from 2026. We explore the details so far. Published on 10 Dec 2024
Tourism Levy Announced in Wales
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- tourism levy, wales, tourism
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- The Welsh Government has announced that they are proposing a Bill in the Senedd that will see a Tourism Levy applied across Wales from 2026. We explore the details so far.
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- Tourism Levy Announced in Wales
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This week, CLA Cymru has sent a detailed briefing to Members of the Senedd outlining our strong opposition to the proposed Tourism (Visitor Levy) Bill. If passed, this legislation would introduce a new visitor tax on overnight stays in Wales, a move that could seriously harm the rural economy. Published on 4 Mar 2025
Tourism Bill brief to Members of the Senedd
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- Wales
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- wales, politics, economy, tourism
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- This week, CLA Cymru has sent a detailed briefing to Members of the Senedd outlining our strong opposition to the proposed Tourism (Visitor Levy) Bill. If passed, this legislation would introduce a new visitor tax on overnight stays in Wales, a move that could seriously harm the rural economy.
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- Tourism Bill brief to Members of the Senedd
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The Tourism Awards are once again open for entry across the South East and South West Published on 8 Jun 2021
Tourism Awards
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- The South West
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- The Tourism Awards are once again open for entry across the South East and South West
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- Tourism Awards
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CLA members defy the rain at Squerryes winery for evening of tastings and talks
Published on 25 May 2022
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- CLA members defy the rain at Squerryes winery for evening of tastings and talks
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- Tour and wine tastings hit the spot at Kent summer social and AGM
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Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention Published on 12 May 2026
Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
News story- Authors
- Claire Wright
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- Rural Crime
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- Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention
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- Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
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CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping
Published on 17 Jul 2026
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- Peter Ewin
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- Rural Crime
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- The East
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- CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping
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- Tougher fly-tipping fines are welcome – but they must be backed by enforcement
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With dark nights upon us, rural areas can provide rich pickings for criminals
Published on 15 Dec 2022
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- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- The South East
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- With dark nights upon us, rural areas can provide rich pickings for criminals
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- Top tips to deter rural criminals as festive season approaches
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Following the recent activities of ‘Operation Gallop’, the CLA’s Claire Wright offers some advice for equine businesses to help deter equine criminals
Published on 8 May 2025
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- Claire Wright
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- Rural Crime
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- Following the recent activities of ‘Operation Gallop’, the CLA’s Claire Wright offers some advice for equine businesses to help deter equine criminals
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- Top tips to avoid being a victim of equine crime
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As part of Rural Powerhouse Week, Vice President Victoria Vyvyan chairs a discussion with planning experts who offer tips for planning success Published on 19 Feb 2021
Top tips for planning success: watch here
Past webinar- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
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- Rural Powerhouse Week 2020
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- As part of Rural Powerhouse Week, Vice President Victoria Vyvyan chairs a discussion with planning experts who offer tips for planning success
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- Top tips for planning success: watch here
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Hear from experts on planning and development at events across South East
Published on 23 Feb 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- Hear from experts on planning and development at events across South East
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- Top tips available at CLA planning seminars